This sterling silver lotus mandala charm with granulation is perfectly petite. Many consider mandalas instruments of wholeness, healing, and meditation. In this many petaled flower charm, the lotus becomes a mandala - a visually appealing, overlapping, geometric form that helps quiet chattering thoughts, appeasing the spirit. Drop onto a chain, and this necklace becomes a great gift for friend who's going through a difficult transition, like a far away move, loss of a loved one, or a career change. It's diminutive size makes it the perfect size for demure earring designs. Length measurement includes the 5mm soldered jump ring.